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Federalism in an emergency: How the German federal states organize their civil defense

Individual federal states still organize civil defense in different ways. The lack of federal guidelines has led to structures that could hinder a coordinated response in an emergency. On May 20, Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt will present the Civil Protection Pact, which could change that.

Lisa-Martina Klein
19. May 2026
Lieutenant General André Bodemann (Operational Command) and Bavaria’s Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) at a Bundeswehr exercise with the police in October 2025. (imago images/Bihlmayerfotografie)

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Last updated: 19. May 2026

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